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Vargo Outdoors Triad XE Titanium Alcohol/Fuel Tab Stove
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Vargo Outdoors Triad XE Titanium Alcohol/Fuel Tab Stove

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Designed for weight-conscious backpackers, the ultralight Vargo Triad XE stove burns hot at high altitudes and in very cold temperatures.

  • Dual fuel capability burns fuel tabs in addition to alcohol, improving performance at altitudes over 11,000 ft. and in temperatures below 20°F
  • In more moderate conditions, denatured alcohol burns very efficiently and boils 2 cups of water in 6 min.
  • Lightweight titanium construction makes the stove ideal for the minimalist backpacker who primarily boils water to make meals
  • Retractable top and bottom legs create a compact design for easy transport
  • Simple maintenance and cleaning ensure reliable performance
  • Use of a windscreen greatly improves stove performance; visit www.vargooutdoors.com for instructions on making a windscreen
  • Burns denatured alcohol and fuel tabs (both sold separately)

Specs based on manufacturer's information. Please note: We may not ship stoves to addresses in Japan or Korea.

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Item 761903

Vargo Outdoors Triad XE Titanium Alcohol/Fuel Tab Stove Specs

Specification

Description

Suggested useUltralight backpacking
Weight (without fuel)1.5 ounce
Dimensions2.75 x 1 inches
FuelAlcohol
Average boil time(2 cups of water) 6 minutes
Fuel capacity1.75 fluid ounces
Burn time (max flame)25 minutes
Water boiled per 100g fuelUA
Ease of operationUA
Cold weather useUA
Stove stabilityUA
Pot stabilityUA

Vargo Outdoors Triad XE Titanium Alcohol/Fuel Tab Stove Customer Reviews

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Vargo Outdoors Triad XE Titanium Alcohol/Fuel Tab Stove
 
2.7

(based on 3 reviews)

33%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (3)
    • Hiking (3)

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    Oct

    20

    2007

    (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Titanium Pepsi-can stove

    By DCB

    from Fresno, CA

    About Me Internet yahoo

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Easy To Clean
    • Easy to Light
    • Lightweight
    • Stable

    Cons

    • Poor temperature control

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • High Altitude
    • Hiking

    Comments about Vargo Outdoors Triad XE Titanium Alcohol/Fuel Tab Stove:

    This is good for boiling a 3 cup mug of water for tea. The Snow Peak Trek 700 fits perfectly on the titanium arms. Flame size is perfect for this mug, as is the qty. of fuel it holds. The stove holds enough fuel to bring 3 cups of 60degreeF water to a boil, and hold that boil for a couple of minutes, max.

    Heat control is absent, being full blast or nothing, whether with alcohol or heat tabs. It burns both of these nicely. Off brand heat tabs put plenty of interesting brown junk on the bottom side of your pot, which transfers easily to your clothes :)

    A typo in the description reads "2 quarts". Should have been "2 cups".

    I am torn on whether I would recommend this to a friend. I think what it essentially is, is an updated replacement for my old military canteen cup stove.

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    10

    2008

    (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    nice and small

    By Adam Army

    from Surprise, Arizona

    About Me Outdoor Professional

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy To Clean
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Difficult to Light

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Hiking

    Comments about Vargo Outdoors Triad XE Titanium Alcohol/Fuel Tab Stove:

    Its hard to put the cap on and realy hard to take off.
    Getting the alcohol to light is hard at home. out and about would be imposible.
    It works realy well with fule tabs and holds a 2 cup cup with no problem.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    27

    2009

     
    3.0

    A good stove for being ultralight

    By Jarhead_1101

    from Southern California, CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Lightweight
    • Stable

    Cons

    • Difficult to Light
    • Poor temperature control

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Hiking

    Comments about Vargo Outdoors Triad XE Titanium Alcohol/Fuel Tab Stove:

    I bought this item as a lightweight alternative to my Jetboil stove. What this stove lacks in convenience, it makes up for it in its weight. This stove is versatile as it allows the use of denatured alcohol and Esbit Fuel Tabs.

    According to the Vargo website, alcohol doesn't work well at high altitudes at 11k feet or in cold weather 20F. So fuel tabs should be used, though they leave a strong odor and a dirty residue.

    This stove also requires the use of a lightweight windscreen for best results. You can buy one or make one out of a aluminum cooking pan found at grocery stores.

    I use a Snowpeak TI Cup with a lid to boil water. I can boil water in about 6 minutes at 2300'. That is with the alcohol almost filled to the rim of the stove.

    Priming can be tricky and may take one or two tries. The alcohol is very quick to evaporate and the top of the stove doesn't allow a lot of alcohol to remain after being poured on top for priming. It tends to run off the sides.

    This stove is great for short hikes or in a mountain bike pack for long rides. Though you would have to find somewhere to stick the bulky cup or pot.

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    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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